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Species Orchid, Early Spider Ophrys, Wasp-Like Ophyrs

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Family

Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ophrys (OFF-ris)

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Synonym

Ophrys aranifera

Ophrys camusii

Ophrys cephalonica

Ophrys cilentana

Ophrys classica

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Green

Chartreuse (yellow-green)

Maroon/Burgundy

Brown/Bronze

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Todd_Boland

St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | June 2008 | neutral

A 'bee' orchid that imitates a spider! Bizarre flowers! I saw these near Huesca, Spain.

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